After Shen Chen finished his morning wash, Ye Zhi had been waiting in the garden for quite some time.

He approached in a black robe with cloud motifs on the edges, his graceful figure moving unhurriedly.

Having slept well the night before and tidied his stubble, he returned to his usual appearance, as bright as the moon, as gentle as a breeze.

In Tingling Garden, Ye Zhi, without a hint of shyness, stared directly at him and giggled, "Xiao Chen, you really are handsome, hehe."

Ming Yan was at a loss for words.

Miss, you’ve attended the Imperial College; you must maintain your composure, always.

You must not be completely taken by Mr. Shen.

Shen Chen chuckled and reciprocated the compliment, "Ah Zhi, you have the elegance of a flower and the grace of flowing clouds, like a celestial fairy, sought after but rarely found."

Compared to her praise, Shen Chen’s was slightly superior~

Before they could get into conversation, Qiushuang slowly walked in, bowed her head, and quietly greeted:

"Good day, Mr. Shen."

"Good day, Miss."

Qiushuang was from Shen Chen’s garden, but before he could reply, Ye Zhi spoke with her lips as red as vermilion, "Hmm, are you here to call Xiao Chen to breakfast? I’m about to go out with him for a meal, you can tell my mother not to wait for us."

Her clear eyes sparkled, and her soft voice was melodious and enchanting.

"No, I came to notify because someone is here to see Mr. Shen," Qiushuang continued to bow her head, her tone respectful, fully aware of her status.

Shen Chen had been at the Ye Mansion for many years, and the friends he had in the capital could be counted on two hands.

The eldest prince, Li Qian, typically visited directly.

The Thirteenth Princess usually sought Ah Zhi directly.

Could it be him?

Ye Zhi curiously asked, "Could it be Gongsun Chi looking for him?"

Gongsun Chi? Qiushuang did not recognize him and switched the topic, "I do not know this person, but the visitors are a young girl and two young gentlemen, three people in total."

Shen Chen had a candidate in mind, but couldn’t be sure.

A group of them moved toward the front hall.

In the main hall. 𝙧𝙚𝙚𝔀𝒆𝓫𝓷𝙤𝓿𝒆𝙡.𝒄𝙤𝓶

The husband had gone to attend the early court and had not returned, and the daughter-in-law’s child, five or six months old, had just been crying endlessly, so she returned to the garden to soothe the child. At this time, only the Ye Family matron and Yun Xiu were hosting the guests.

The Ye Family matron was chatting casually with the young guests who had come; it was rare for Xiao Chen to have friends over, surely they should be hosted well, she now regarded them as potential future in-laws.

She sipped her tea with a gentle smile, "Are you fellow disciples from Dragon Tiger Mountain?"

Ling Que, knowing she was Ye Zhi’s mother, was not particularly warm, and said flatly, "Yes, we came to do business with Brother Chen." After that, he even waved the bundle in his hand.

The tea that the Ye Family matron had been about to sip paused.

Brother Chen? Business?

Since when did Xiao Chen attract suitors...

And when did he start a business...

She carefully examined the young girl in front of her, about fourteen or fifteen years old, dressed in a green cross-collar ruqun, brows like green feathers, with an aura of spirited elegance between her brows, her face fair, her forehead full, her figure well-proportionate, not unfamiliar with the Ye Mansion, sitting leisurely waiting for someone.

The girl knew she was being scrutinized, and with a smile, winked at the matron, indicating that she didn’t mind being looked at, casually playing with an orchid-embroidered handkerchief in her hand.

Peng Ran and Guo Hao’s demeanor was much more cordial; they respectfully greeted the Ye Family matron and warmly presented specialties from Dragon Tiger Mountain, each person giving one item.

A bottle of antiseptic medicine and a bottle of Black Jade Discontinuity Ointment appeared on the table.

The Ye Family matron was momentarily speechless.

"What is this?"